Georgia

Shalva Papuashvili signed a package of laws restricting the rights of LGBT people in Georgia. The country's president refused to sign the document, but the speaker of the parliament did so in accordance with the constitution.

Georgia has begun to compile a list of “foreign agent” organizations. The list includes the Youth Organization of Ukrainians in Georgia - Svitanok, which helps Ukrainian refugees integrate in the country.

The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) recently released data on asylum trends in the European Union for the first half of 2024.

Kakha Kaladze said he did not trust European banks after Ivanishvili's “robbery”. According to the declaration, the mayor of Tbilisi withdrew funds from foreign banks last year.

Serhii Rebrov has named 25 players in the Ukraine national team for the October matches of the Nations League. Dmytro Kryskiv received his debut call-up, while captain Andriy Yarmolenko was included in the reserve list.

Archaeologists have discovered a unique necropolis near the Nizhny Pui tower complex in Ingushetia, near the border with Georgia. The discovery may shed light on the historical ties between the Ingush and Georgians.

A bipartisan committee in the United States calls for recognizing Russia as a permanent threat and revising the strategy. It proposes massive assistance to Ukraine and preparations for a long-term confrontation with Russia.

Kyiv considers it unacceptable to use images of the consequences of the war in Ukraine for political advertising in Georgia. The Foreign Ministry calls on the Georgian government to refrain from exploiting the war in its internal political struggle.

Georgia's ruling party posted campaign banners with photos of destroyed Ukrainian cities. They were contrasted with peaceful Georgian cities, calling for “choosing peace” and “saying no to war.

Law enforcement officers detained a foreigner who organized drug smuggling to the Middle East and Ukraine. More than 5 kg of drugs worth almost UAH 5 million were seized, and a measure of restraint was chosen for the suspect.

The EU is considering canceling the visa-free regime for Georgia due to the authoritarian policy of the authorities.

A 26-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Kesaria Abramidze in her apartment. The crime is classified as gender-motivated, and the suspect faces up to 20 years in prison or life in prison.

Famous transgender model Kesaria Abramidze was killed in Georgia. The murder took place the day after the country passed a law against LGBT people, and the suspect has been detained.

Due to the closure of the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint, Ukrainian citizens are advised to return via Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey. The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of the risks of filtration measures by Russia and Belarus.

The Georgian Dream party accuses the opposition United National Movement and Saakashvili of provoking the 2008 war with Russia. The party promises to bring its opponents to justice after the elections.

A group of climbers got caught in a severe thunderstorm on Mount Shelda in Svaneti. One died after falling from a cliff, three were evacuated by helicopter, and rescuers are looking for the fourth.

Ukrainian athletes won 12 medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, ranking 21th in the medal standings. On August 10, Ukrainians competed in 9 sports, winning silver in women's wrestling.

At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Ukrainian athletes won 11 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze. Two days before the end of the Games, Ukraine ranks 15th in the medal standings.

Brovapharma in Brovary has adapted to the war and resumed uninterrupted production of veterinary drugs. The company has maintained its export capacity and continues to pay taxes to the local budget.

The Ukrainian side is ready to reopen the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint on the border with Russia. Over 35,000 people have returned to Ukraine since the humanitarian corridor opened.

A tank caught fire at a military base in Senaki, western Georgia, during a training exercise. A 47-year-old soldier, Zurab Pisenko, suffered serious burns and was rushed to Turkey for treatment.

On the 16th anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war, NATO called on Russia to withdraw its troops from the occupied territories of Georgia. The Alliance emphasized that South Ossetia and Abkhazia are part of Georgia, despite 16 years of Russian occupation.

The EU supports Georgia and condemns the Russian occupation of its territories for 16 years. Borrell called for an end to human rights violations and emphasized support for Georgia's sovereignty.

On the 16th anniversary of Russia's aggression against Georgia, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned the occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Ukraine calls on Russia to withdraw its troops and revoke the recognition of these regions as "independent states.

Salome Zurabishvili calls on Bidzina Ivanishvili to explain her position on deviating from the Western course. The president accuses the authorities of fulfilling Ivanishvili's order and isolating the country.

The Tbilisi City Court has imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of imprisonment on former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. The lawyers called the decision absurd and politically motivated, given that Saakashvili is already in prison.

Slovenia has become the sixth European country to import gas from Azerbaijan. On August 1, Azerbaijani gas from the Shah Deniz field began to flow to Slovenia under a memorandum between SOCAR and Geoplin.

Matvienko, the head of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, said she was ready to engage in a dialogue with Georgia at the parliamentary level. She noted that the results of the October elections in Georgia will determine the country's future course.

The state does not grant the status of civilian hostages to Ukrainian prisoners deported by Russia. The lawyer spoke about the problems with their return and discrimination against them after crossing the border.

On August 1, a register for foreign-funded NGOs and media outlets was launched in Georgia. Organizations with more than 20% foreign funding must register by September 1, otherwise they will be fined.